My Restaurant-Style Spanish Rice Recipe

Name: My Restaurant-Style Spanish Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain white rice; 1 -2 medium green pepper, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 (8 ounce) canned tomato sauce (or homemade); 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon or 2 tablespoons vegetable bouillon or 2 tablespoons beef bouillon; ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic (to taste); 1 teaspoon red chili powder (to taste); 1 teaspoon ground cumin (to taste); 4 cups water (approximate); vegetable oil (do not use olive)

Servings: persons

1
Pour rice into a deep pot and stir in enough oil so that every grain is coated.
2
Cook rice on medium heat and stir with a spatula until lightly toasted (about 20-25 minutes).
3
Be careful not to burn.
4
Add onion and green pepper and cook until soft, adding more oil if needed.
5
Tilt pot to remove any excess oil with a spoon.
6
Add water to tomato sauce to make four cups of liquid; stir in bouillon, garlic, cumin, and red chili powder.
7
Pour liquid mixture over rice.
8
Stir once and do not stir again, or rice will be sticky, not fluffy.
9
Cover tightly.
10
Bring to a simmer then cook on very low heat for 20 minutes.
11
Shut off heatdo not remove pan from burner and do not lift lidand let rest for 15 minutes.
12
Uncover, fluff with spatula, and let rice dry out for a few minutes before serving.

371

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups long-grain white rice, 1 -2 medium green pepper, diced, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 (8 ounce) canned tomato sauce (or homemade), and more.

Yes, My Restaurant-Style Spanish Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Restaurant-Style Spanish Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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